Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Video guide

A video guide to the Inquiry

We've made a series of videos to help you understand how the Inquiry works. They cover how to apply, how to give evidence and what happens when you attend a hearing. They have captions and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation.

About the Inquiry

What is a public inquiry?

Introduction to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

What powers does the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry have?

Contacting us and applying

How to contact us

Applying to give evidence

Can I give evidence to the Inquiry?

Supporting you to give evidence

Supporting you to give evidence to the Inquiry

Giving evidence at a private session

Preparing and reviewing your witness statement

Your witness statement

Publishing your witness statement

Sharing names and your witness statement

Can I stop you sharing my name and statement?

Giving evidence to the Inquiry

Public hearings

Will the name of my abuser be made public?

Protecting children and others from harm

Contacting the Inquiry

There are lots of ways you can contact the Inquiry, follow the link to find out.

Go to Contact Us